Article 4 Starting Date: 01/10/2003
An autopsy for pathological purposes shall be performed in cases where the cause of death remains unclear despite clinical evaluation and examination, laboratory and imaging investigations and other medical analyses. The autopsy shall be carried out in a period not exceeding 24 hours since the time of death or the time when the death was certified. In these circumstances, the autopsy shall be carried out only after permission is granted by the minister or another nominated person, and permission must first be sought from the religious court (Mahkama Shariayah). Moreover, the autopsy shall be performed by a physician who is a qualified pathologist. It is not necessary to obtain the consent of the family of the deceased.